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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8093"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8093

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94254799-d26b-4923-be9f-b9a8586d50bf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is based in London, undertaking an emergency purchase for "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8093". This contract, classified under clinical products, was aimed at acquiring laboratory products and consumables to support the UK government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total value of £94,961. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The award notice was published on 31st March 2021, indicating the completion of the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the medical and laboratory supply sectors, as well as suppliers offering clinical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of emergency purchases that prioritise rapid response and innovative solutions. Companies able to provide swift delivery of laboratory equipment and consumables would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement processes.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are PREMIER GDH EIA 96. Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18c5651-a5f7-470f-a670-34be39fa411f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,961 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,961 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAUNCH DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18c5651-a5f7-470f-a670-34be39fa411f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18c5651-a5f7-470f-a670-34be39fa411f
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e85d4fb-3979-4ebd-8c90-5a1f2b824504
  ecm_8093 PO Launch diagnostics - JAR 29/03/2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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